Sony have today confirmed that a Michael Jackson film featuring footage from the late star’s rehearsals for his London concerts will be released in cinemas in October.

The news comes after plans for the film were approved by a judge.

The movie, which will include 3D segments and behind-the-scenes footage, shows the King Of Pop preparing for his ill-fated This Is It shows- which were due to start at the O2 Arena just weeks after his death.

It will also feature interviews with some of Jackson's closest showbiz friends and a look back at the star’s career.

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Commenting on the announcement, Kenny Ortega, director of the This Is It concerts said “The world will see what our team was so fortunate to experience. He was the architect of This Is It, and we were his builders.

“It will also show Michael as one of the greatest entertainers in the world and one of the industry's most creative minds. This Is It was Michael’s last theatrical work and although it was still a work in progress, I think the footage will show that the process was something that Michael deeply enjoyed and that it was clear that he was on his way to another theatrical triumph.”

Concert organisers AEG and Sony/ Colombia Pictures had been in court to negotiate details with the Jackson family.

It’s thought that 90 per cent of proceeds from the movie will go to the singer’s estate.